I am in need of a new hedge trimmer and was considering a pole style. I was thinking a husqvarna split shaft, that way i could use it as a backup trimmer as well. I have never used one and was wondering what the pros/ cons are. Are they more comfortable to use? Does anyone use the husky? Thanks Scott
Buy a Redmax Trimmer BC225 for about $300 and the Long-reach trimmer attachment (LRTA) for $250. The beauty of it is that it isn't one of those quick-click things. You have an actually high quality trimmer that will last 10 years that will quickly (1-2 minutes) convert to hedge trimmer with only a hex wrench. Same price as if you bought just the hedge trimmer. It's like getting a free string trimmer. Ken
Yeah, but how do you trim normal shrubs with something thats about 7 feet long???? Just because someone wants a pole trimmer doesn't automatically mean you want a 7 foot monster, does it???? Even if you do only hedges, that big trimmer head hanging off of a 60" shaft gets mighty heavy real fast............
I have an echo extended trimmer. Only echo i own. It does a great job for me, plenty of power and not too heavy. Its lasted about 6 years now, and still works good, and has been used daily for that time.
I have the Echo too plus a standard two side Robin and love them both. But if you need a long hedge trimmer I have one you may like. I have a Power Pruner chainsaw and purchased a hedge trimmer attachment. Goes to over 15 feet extended. Little off balanced but it works great for tall stuff you don't want to get a ladder for. Not unusual for me to use the Echo up to about 10' and then the Power Pruner up to about 16'.
Ok....... so do you need a Hedge trimmer for normal shrubs, and higher stuff too, or do want a big long trimmer like everyone is suggesting.....
the Husky is a very nice unit, I bought a 326H75 hedge Trimmer at the begining of the season. Nice engine, handle tilts, great anti vibe, and would definatly recommend one of their pole trimmers.
Thanks for the posts guys. I am tired of using my hand held trimmer. I find myself leaning into the bushes a lot and over my head to reach areas. I thought that a pole trimmer, not a really long one, would suit my needs. The husky string trimmer with hedge trimmer attachment runs around $500. I think this is what I'll try.
I'd check the length on the unit because the ones I've seen are too long for normal work. Ya know if you have a fair amount of trimming to do, buy the right unit for the right job, IOW, a dedicated "mid size unit". Now, keep in mind you "MAY" be able to cut the housing and shaft of the hedge trimmer attachment for a shorter length. We've done this on Marayama (spelling?) and Echo products. It's simple enough and this way you get the right length instead of a really long setup.
I have been looking at the add on attachment for my Stihl 85. Does anyone use or have used one and how do or did you like it?
